Reading Strategies and the P-12 Learning Environment

Catalog description

This course examines strategic literacy instruction for P-12 learners. The course prepares teachers to develop independent metacognitive readers by an exploration of research and reading instruction that aligns with the science of reading. This course also emphasizes theories of learning and instruction and involves research-based methods for managing a secondary classroom. An examination of human, social, and intellectual development for diverse populations of students is integrated with concepts of classroom management and behavior intervention. Emphasis is given to legal mandates associated with classroom management that impact student learning and the learning environment. Field experiences are required. Prerequisite: EDUT-563